Petrojet’s Mohamed El-Shenawy called up ahead of Chad showdown

Héctor Cúper has called up Petrojet goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy to the Egypt national team squad ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Chad on Tuesday.

According to the Egyptian Football Association’s (EFA) official website, Sherif Ekramy suffered from groin pains and Cúper decided to call up Mohamed El-Shenawy as cover ahead of the return leg against Chad on Tuesday.

The EFA added that Ekramy will remain with the team’s camp for the game, and the Ahly goalkeeper confirmed on Twitter that he is available to play.